It’s being rumored that U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D. IL) might be retiring from the U.S. Senate in 2018 to make a run for Governor against current Tea Party Governor Bruce Rauner (R. IL). While it remains to be seen, I did received this e-mail today from Durbin going after Rauner for this:
We should be making it easier for people in this country to vote.
I honestly don’t think this is a radical idea, which is why I was disappointed to see Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner veto legislation to modernize voter registration.
This bill would dramatically modernize voter registration in Illinois, adding thousands of eligible voters to the rolls and making our state’s voting lists more accurate and secure. In addition, this idea would remove an obstacle for people who live far from where they need to register.
And it even included strict provisions to protect against voter fraud.
In short, there was no reason to veto this legislation, which is why I’m asking you to join me today in expressing your disappointment with Governor Rauner’s action:
Tell Governor Rauner that it is unacceptable to veto modernizing voter registration in the state of Illinois by adding your name today.
I was proud to see my State Senator and good friend Andy Manar introduce this idea and happy to see it received overwhelming bipartisan support when it passed the General Assembly.
This legislation will make it easier for two million people in Illinois to vote in future elections. My hope is that the General Assembly will move quickly and overturn this shortsighted veto.
In the meantime, let’s make sure that Governor Rauner hears from people like us. He needs to know that we’re all going to continue fighting to make it easier for people in this country vote.
Best wishes,
Dick Durbin
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